shoe design (211 articles)
shoe design surveys a range of footwear, from technology-packed sneakers to 3D-printed pumps and artistic 'wearables', showcasing a range of innovative projects and the diverse materials employed in their design.
puma joins NIKE in the self-lacing sneaker race with 'Fi' footwear
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it seems the age of self-lacing sneakers is upon us.
it seems the age of self-lacing sneakers is upon us.
wanna kicks lets you virtually try on sneakers before you buy them
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'AR commerce' experiences like this keep you looking fresh before your kicks even arrive.
'AR commerce' experiences like this keep you looking fresh before your kicks even arrive.
sneakerheads tip their beanies to this entirely paperized NIKE x sean wotherspoon air max
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as pure as laminated pantones, as sharp as corduroy papercuts.
as pure as laminated pantones, as sharp as corduroy papercuts.
NIKE's self-lacing sneakers can be controlled from your smartphone
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NIKE departs from the shoelace and launches a laceless smartshoe with the new platform, 'NIKE adapt' which uses smartphone-grade technology to provide a custom fit.
NIKE departs from the shoelace and launches a laceless smartshoe with the new platform, 'NIKE adapt' which uses smartphone-grade technology to provide a custom fit.
NIKE unveils 'grass sneaker' with turfed green uppers
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as the 2018-19 PGA tour takes place, NIKE has prepared a rather unusual take on its air max 1 golf shoe.
as the 2018-19 PGA tour takes place, NIKE has prepared a rather unusual take on its air max 1 golf shoe.
these 100% vegan sneakers are made of hay and plastic bottles
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they look anything but the usual eco stuff and is ideal to visit the next oktoberfest in style.
they look anything but the usual eco stuff and is ideal to visit the next oktoberfest in style.
designer dons self-made shuttlecock shoes, soccer ball sliders, and more
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in her continuous exploration of prototypical apparel, nicole mclaughlin documents her handcrafted, experimental series of footwear.
in her continuous exploration of prototypical apparel, nicole mclaughlin documents her handcrafted, experimental series of footwear.
donald trump's contradictory tweets turned into sold-out sliders
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why not walk a mile in donald trump's shoes? well, thanks to the president flip flops, you can now wear his most head-scratching tweets...
why not walk a mile in donald trump's shoes? well, thanks to the president flip flops, you can now wear his most head-scratching tweets...
spacewear is the new haute couture: a boot that almost went to the moon
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the neil armstrong apollo A7L lunar boot prototype offers unique insight into the intensive design and quality assurance placed upon spaceshoe.
the neil armstrong apollo A7L lunar boot prototype offers unique insight into the intensive design and quality assurance placed upon spaceshoe.
puma reissues 1986 smart sneaker that was way ahead of its time
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the OG smart running shoe with a computer chip built into its chunky heel module is making a comeback.
the OG smart running shoe with a computer chip built into its chunky heel module is making a comeback.
if the legendary air jordan XI sneaker was a ducati motorcycle it would look like this
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every part of the ducati 916 has been extravagantly tailored or recreated using 3D-print technology to fit the air jordan XI design concept.
every part of the ducati 916 has been extravagantly tailored or recreated using 3D-print technology to fit the air jordan XI design concept.
german brand reveals shoes made of olive leaves
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the shoes for women, men, and children use patented 'wet-green' method for producing ultra-fine leather of the substance developed by olive trees to ward off predators.
the shoes for women, men, and children use patented 'wet-green' method for producing ultra-fine leather of the substance developed by olive trees to ward off predators.
dutch designer applies techniques and materials of car interiors to shoe design
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for the manufacturer low & bonar’s in4nite II project, studio joris de groot has carefully examined the various techniques that are applied in the manufacturing of car »
for the manufacturer low & bonar’s in4nite II project, studio joris de groot has carefully examined the various techniques that are applied in the manufacturing of car interiors, and translated this into a collection of shoes.
mr flower fantastic turns sneakers into floral bouquets
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the anonymous artist has made a name for combining floristry, sculpture, and today’s most sought-after sneakers.
the anonymous artist has made a name for combining floristry, sculpture, and today’s most sought-after sneakers.
showerboard shoes are mini hoverboards for your feet
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'showerboard' is a set of hoverboards for your feet, equipped with 54wh batteries that are capable of offering a range of up to 8 km.
'showerboard' is a set of hoverboards for your feet, equipped with 54wh batteries that are capable of offering a range of up to 8 km.
nat-2™ launches 100% vegan sneakers made from recycled coffee grounds
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the pair is covered in a layer of the patented material, which carries the scent of real coffee.
the pair is covered in a layer of the patented material, which carries the scent of real coffee.
fecal matter makes its skin heels a reality just in time for halloween
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originally photoshopped to perfection these alien-like shoes captured the attention of vogue - and now they're the real deal.
originally photoshopped to perfection these alien-like shoes captured the attention of vogue - and now they're the real deal.
your favorite sneakers have been x-rayed and this is how they look
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from the $100 nike vapormax to the $1000 louis vuitton archlight, the photoseries reveals the complex construction and fabrication of these much lusted-after shoes.
from the $100 nike vapormax to the $1000 louis vuitton archlight, the photoseries reveals the complex construction and fabrication of these much lusted-after shoes.
deconstructed sneakers exhibition in seoul displays exploded NIKEs and custom-painted vans
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the exhibition saw various models including the air jordan III and old skool vans taken apart, or decorated with prints by goyard and louis vuitton.
the exhibition saw various models including the air jordan III and old skool vans taken apart, or decorated with prints by goyard and louis vuitton.
reebok drops the first 'cotton + corn' shoe
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reebok has partnered with a leading manufacturer of high-performance bio-based solutions to drop the first ever 75% USDA certified bio-based shoe, using corn and cotton as the »
reebok has partnered with a leading manufacturer of high-performance bio-based solutions to drop the first ever 75% USDA certified bio-based shoe, using corn and cotton as the main ingredients.
vans unveils van gogh collection inspired by the artist's iconic paintings
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the limited-edition series will feature some of the artist's most prominent works, including skull (1887), almond blossom (1890), sunflowers (1889) and van gogh's self-portrait as »
the limited-edition series will feature some of the artist's most prominent works, including skull (1887), almond blossom (1890), sunflowers (1889) and van gogh's self-portrait as a painter (1887-1888).
virgil abloh debuts collection for louis vuitton on IGTV before unveiling a couple of other surprises
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following the launch of IGTV, instagram has become a hotspot for several exclusive glimpses at virgil abloh’s inaugural collection for louis vuitton.
following the launch of IGTV, instagram has become a hotspot for several exclusive glimpses at virgil abloh’s inaugural collection for louis vuitton.
the world cup: design, technology and innovation through football boots
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designboom takes a look at the weapons used in battle between teams at this summer's world cup, as well as past tournaments.
designboom takes a look at the weapons used in battle between teams at this summer's world cup, as well as past tournaments.
adidas commissions designer to create display case with a brain to track consumers faces
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designer behnaz farahi gives the display cabinet a brain that processes data at approximately 30 times a second, reacting according to the customers expression.
designer behnaz farahi gives the display cabinet a brain that processes data at approximately 30 times a second, reacting according to the customers expression.
christian louboutin wins major legal battle protecting his famous red soles
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the court of justice of the european union ruled in favor of the french designer.
the court of justice of the european union ruled in favor of the french designer.
this pair of sleek mid-top sneakers reveals facts about modern day slavery
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the price tag on the box does not display the price of the shoe, but the price of a slave today, which comes to $90.
the price tag on the box does not display the price of the shoe, but the price of a slave today, which comes to $90.
vetements and reebok to release instapump fury in 'monogram' style
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following on from the duo's instapump fury 'emoji' sneaker, vetements and reebook will release a new version featuring a two-tone monogram print.
following on from the duo's instapump fury 'emoji' sneaker, vetements and reebook will release a new version featuring a two-tone monogram print.
virgil abloh's off-white X NIKE collab celebrates world cup with official release
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the collection will include two colorways of a brand-new hybrid silhouette: the NIKE's zoom fly mercurial flyknit sneakers.
the collection will include two colorways of a brand-new hybrid silhouette: the NIKE's zoom fly mercurial flyknit sneakers.
